QUINEY
Quiney
Quiney is a surname of English and specifically British origin. It is believed to be of Norman-French descent, derived from the Old French word "Quin", which means "a gentleman" or "a descendant of a knight". Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved from Quin or Quinney to the current form, Quiney.
The Quiney surname is particularly associated with the region of England, specifically with Warwickshire. One of the most notable bearers of this surname was Thomas Quiney, who was an Elizabethan vintner and the son-in-law of William Shakespeare. Thomas Quiney married Shakespeare's youngest daughter, Judith, in 1616. Their marriage and subsequent family life have been subject to historical speculation and interest due to various controversies and issues that arose within the Shakespeare family.
The Quiney surname has experienced variations in spelling over the centuries, including Quinney, Quinie, Queyney, Queney, and others. These variations reflect the evolution of language and the changing conventions of surname spelling in different historical periods.
Today, individuals bearing the Quiney surname can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world where British descendants have settled. The surname continues to be passed down through generations, retaining its historic significance and connection to British heritage.
Typical given names associated with the Quiney surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- Edward
- Gary
- John
- Michael
- Nial
- Paul
- Philip
- Robert
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Harriet
- Joanne
- Julia
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 460 people named Quiney in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Quiney.
Famous people named Quiney
- Thomas Quiney - Vintner and tobacconist, and William Shakespeare's son-in-law (1589 to 1662)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.